Suspect arrested in connection with Morgan State University shooting

BALTIMORE, MD—Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the mass shooting that occurred at Morgan State University earlier this month. Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in Washington, D.C. in connection with the October 3 incident. The juvenile was taken into custody on Thursday, October 12 without incident. He will be transported to Central Booking Intake Facility where he […]

Maryland community colleges ranked among nation’s best

BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans struggling financially due to high inflation and a year of community college nearly three times less expensive than a year at a public four-year college, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Community Colleges, coupled with its state-by-state ranking of the Best & Worst Community-College Systems. Maryland’s Montgomery College was […]

Perry Hall resident named to Centenary University Dean’s List

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—A Perry Hall resident has been named to the Dean’s List of a New Jersey university. Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. The Maryland resident who earned Dean’s List honors is: Perry Hall—Michael Rash To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 […]

Governor, First Lady Moore join BSO in support of Music for Maryland tour

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore this week joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr., and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to announce the continuation of the Music for Maryland tour, which partners with Maryland’s universities, colleges, and public high schools to host concerts across the […]

BCPS to celebrate College & Career Decision Day on Monday, May 1

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate College & Career Decision Day on Monday, May 1, 2023. To celebrate, on BCPS College & Career Decision Day, all graduating seniors who have committed to a college or university or career plans are asked to share that news on social media using hashtag #BCPSdecisionday. In addition, all BCPS staff members are encouraged […]

Olszewski releases $4.9 billion FY 2024 budget for Baltimore County [VIDEO]

UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Council has approved the FY2024 budget. UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education Chair Jane Lichter and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams have released in response to the proposed budget. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $4.9 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 that […]

Three BCPS graduates to be featured on Amazon Prime’s ‘The College Tour’ series

TOWSON, MD—Graduates of Chesapeake High School, Eastern Technical High School, and Franklin High School will be featured on the May 23 episode of Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” show. The episode, which can be viewed now on the CCBC blog, focuses on highlighting the Community College of Baltimore County from student and alumni perspectives. The BCPS graduates featured are: Anderson […]

BCPS to hold virtual Family College Night on Wednesday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will host spring Family College Night later this week. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. This virtual information session is focused on preparing families for the college application process. Attendees will join Stephanie Campbell, a College Counselor in BCPS, for a virtual information session focused on preparing families […]